Comical Opinions: Comics Reviews for Image, Dynamite, Zenescope, And More

TRANSFORMERS #9, by Image Comics & Skybound on 6/12/24, brings the smackdown to the Autobots when Soundwave opens a portal connecting Shockwave to Earth. Read the full review👉 https://comicalopinions.com/transformers-9-new-comic-review/ Read this comic👉 https://amzn.to/3xiCBU4 ================================================================= Subscribe to our newsletter to read more comic reviews...

SPACE GHOST #2, by Dynamite Comics on 6/5/24, unveils the secret origins of Space Ghost when Jace's reckless joy riding catches the attention of a giant energy monster. Read the full review👉 https://comicalopinions.com/space-ghost-2-new-comic-review/ Read this comic👉 https://amzn.to/3V9UJYq ================================================================= Subscribe to our newsletter to read more...

It's a sure bet Furiosa is going to lose the studio a ton of money. Let's look at the REAL reason Furiosa flopped, several examples of comic writers making the same mistake, and the missing ingredient needed to fix it all. Read the full newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.com/p/its-not-a-girl-boss-problem ================================================================= Subscribe to our...

LOVE ME: A ROMANCE STORY #2, by Mad Cave Studios on 5/29/24, finds Jojo depressed after getting stood up by Gilda, but a frantic phone call from a damsel in distress changes everything. Read the full review👉 https://comicalopinions.com/love-me-a-romance-story-2-new-comic-review/ Read this comic👉 https://amzn.to/4aE5vvJ ================================================================= Subscribe t...

CONAN THE BARBARIAN #11, by Titan Comics on 5/22/24, brings Conan, King Kull, and Brule to the end of their journey into the depths of Atlantis, only to find their troubles are just beginning. Read the full review👉 https://comicalopinions.com/conan-the-barbarian-11-new-comic-review Read this comic👉 https://amzn.to/3yt0U27 ================================================================= Subscrib...

The 2024 Eisner Award nominations list came out this week, and it's a laughably bad list of comics nobody has read, and the comics that are familiar are terrible. Instead of harping on the bad comics, we put together our own list of comics that should have been on the 2024 Eisner Award nomination list. Did we get it right? Read the full newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.com/p/its-like-...

THE SACRIFICERS #8, by Image Comics on 5/8/24, follows Pigeon as he returns to find a world in chaos after the feud among the gods wreaks havoc and destruction. Read the full review👉 https://comicalopinions.com/the-sacrificers-8-new-comic-review Read this comic👉 https://amzn.to/3UGCZDB ================================================================= Subscribe to our newsletter to read more comi...

Dan Buckley, Marvel Comics president, gave a business speech at the ComicsPRO convention. Recently, ICv2 published a transcript of the speech and a 4-part interview with Buckley for follow-up. Today's Op-Ed addresses 6 points where Buckley's strategies to improve a floundering comics market either get the approach wrong or ignore the problem altogether. Read the full newsletter👉 https://comicalop...

TRANSFORMERS #8, by Image Comics & Skybound on 5/8/24, forges new alliances and awakens old enemies when the Decepticons establish a new base from an old ship, and Carly takes on a new role. Read the full review👉 https://comicalopinions.com/transformers-8-new-comic-review/ Read this comic👉 https://amzn.to/3WvkSDa ================================================================= Subscribe to our...

Last week, we asked you to give us your opinions on the growing effect of Artificial Intelligence on the Comics Industry, and you did not disappoint. Let's discuss. Read the newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.com/p/your-thoughts-ai-and-comics ================================================================= Subscribe to our newsletter to read more comic reviews and analysis every week....

THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #2, by Titan Comics on 5/1/24, tells a tale of woe when Conan's caravan is attacked by a swarm of mutant beasts looking for flesh to feed their hungry god. Read the full review👉 https://comicalopinions.com/the-savage-sword-of-conan-2-new-comic-review Read this comic👉 https://amzn.to/49VOtc0 ================================================================= Subscribe to o...

In today's newsletter, I put it to the audience. Tell me whether or not you believe there's a place for A.I. in comics. Will A.I. usage mark the beginning of the end, or can it be used to solve production problems? Leave a comment down below with your hopes and fears when it comes to A.I. and comic production. Read the full newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.com/p/is-ai-a-threat-to-comi...

Duke is forced to fight for his life at the feet of Destro. Will he die a hero or live to become something much worse? Read the full review👉 https://comicalopinions.com/duke-5-new-comic-review/ Read this comic👉 https://amzn.to/3JuyTtf ================================================================= Subscribe to our newsletter to read more comic reviews and analysis every week. =================...

We have more details about the one-shots, tie-ins, and miniseries attached to Absolute Power. PLUS, we confirm a longtime DC villain is the key to the entire event, and it's one nobody is talking about. Read the full newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.com/p/update-new-details-about-dcs-absolute ================================================================= Subscribe to our newsletter...

In the third episode of our "Making A Comic (Script)" series, we create a pitch document that "sells" our story to a prospective publisher. Click on the link below to download the template. It's free, and no signups are required. Get our FREE pitch document template👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A3kWRHKoACNV66pJ-Y3HKXyj2_O6r4mpFxSjatERyXc/edit?usp=sharing Making A Comic (Script), Episode 2...

The Decepticons grapple with Starscream's failed leadership while the Autobots prepare for a counterattack. Read the full review👉 https://comicalopinions.com/transformers-7-new-comic-review Read this comic👉 https://amzn.to/43QzOxj ================================================================= Subscribe to our newsletter to read more comic reviews and analysis every week. =====================...

We often hear that Manga is better than Marvel and DC, but do you know why? We look at the 5 storytelling aspects that Manga uses successfully that the Big 2 does not. Read the full newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.com/p/5-ways-manga-stories-beat-marvel ================================================================= Subscribe to our newsletter to read more comic reviews and analysis...

Soluna desperately flees the hunters who want her life force, but her struggles are only just beginning Read the full review👉 https://comicalopinions.com/the-sacrificers-7-new-comic-review Read this comic👉 https://amzn.to/3PP9RID ================================================================= Subscribe to our newsletter to read more comic reviews and analyses every week. ======================...

In the 2nd part of our two-part series, we take a closer look at Marvel's vampire-centric, massive Blood Hunt event. Read the full newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.com/p/what-is-blood-hunt How Jed MacKay broke Marvel's vampire lore: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYJZowU3hsw ================================================================= Subscribe to our newsletter to read more com...

Conan is sent back in time to encounter two famous Robert E. Howard barbarians. Read the full review👉 https://comicalopinions.com/conan-the-barbarian-9-new-comic-review Read this comic👉 https://amzn.to/4a7OgmP ================================================================= Subscribe to our newsletter to read more comic reviews and analysis every week. ==========================================...

In the first of a two-part series, we're summarizing the two big events from the Big 2 coming up in the Summer of 2024, starting with DC and Absolute Power. Read the full newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.com/p/what-is-absolute-power ================================================================= Subscribe to our newsletter to read more comic reviews and analysis every week. ========...

The Joes are spying on Cobra Commander, and Serpentor is spying on the Joes, but who's really spying on who? Read the full review👉 https://comicalopinions.com/gi-joe-rah-305-new-comic-review Read this comic👉 https://amzn.to/496M65L ================================================================= Subscribe to our newsletter to read more comic reviews and analysis every week. ====================...

Marvel's SXSW showcasing the future of the X-Men looks good on the surface, but the general lack of enthusiasm boils down to the missing ingredient - BENEFITS. Read the full newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.com/p/the-marvel-method-of-marketing-is ================================================================= Subscribe to our newsletter to read more comic reviews and analysis every...

Out Publisher & EIC relays a personal message to acknowledge the passing of legendary Mangaka Akira Toriyama. Read the full newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.com/p/a-moment-of-silence-for-akira-toriyama ================================================================= Subscribe to our newsletter to read more comic reviews and analysis every week. =======================================...

We dig into what's going right and VERY wrong at Scout Comics Read the full newsletter👉 https://comicalopinions.substack.com/p/whats-going-on-with-scout-comics ===========================================================Subscribe to our newsletter to read more comic reviews and analysis every week. =========================================================== Subscribe now👉 https://comicalopinions....